Photos courtesy of Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Choosing the right home base can make all the difference on a vacation, and few are better positioned than Loews Coronado Bay Resort. It sits on a private, 15-acre peninsula along the Silver Strand, a sandy spit of land that connects the island and city of Coronado with San Diego. The 440 rooms and suites offer a plethora of picturesque water views, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and San Diego Bay on the other, and the resort caters equally to couples seeking a peaceful escape and families on vacation.
Not surprisingly, the resort makes the most of its waterfront setting. Begin at the private 81-slip marina, where you can rent motorboats, electric Duffy boats and kayaks. Known for its wide stretch of golden sand and gentle surf, Silver Strand State Beach is just a quick five-minute walk away, though a golf cart shuttle is available for those who prefer not to make the trek on foot. Beachgoers looking to relax can simply claim a lounger, while complimentary boogie boards and beach games keep younger guests happily entertained. The hotel also has three pools, including one reserved exclusively for adults, and two hot tubs.
The resort makes traveling with children a little easier, with activities and amenities geared toward families. Head to the front desk to borrow board games, children’s books and even kites, or request portable cribs, baby tubs and bottle warmers for little ones. Children can even get pampered side-by-side treatments with their parents at Sea Spa.
Sea Spa Terrace
Crown Landing breakfast selections
Adults wanting some “me” time at the spa can choose from a wide assortment of treatments. The Cali Coast CBD Recovery Ritual begins with a full-body exfoliation using a CBD sugar scrub, followed by a relaxing massage and targeted application of CBD balm to ease areas of tension. The 80-minute Sea Stone Massage uses warm tropical-infused oils and heated basalt stones to soothe tired muscles, with optional enhancements such as a collagen face mask, scalp massage or Hypervolt Pulse Therapy, which employs a handheld percussion device to deliver rapid pulses of pressure to tight muscles.
For those looking to get off-property for a bit, the resort runs a complimentary shuttle every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., making it easy to browse Orange Avenue’s boutiques, stop for lunch at a sidewalk cafe or simply soak in the town’s Southern California charm.
Dining options include Crown Landing, which serves SoCal-style dishes that include Al Pastor Grilled Octopus and Sea Bass with fregola sarda, a pearl-shaped Sardinian pasta, clam-oregano broth, white wine, confit tomatoes and braised artichokes. Breakfast favorites include Chilaquiles (crispy tortilla chips, eggs, Monterey Jack, crema and rojo or verde sauce, with the option to add chicken or steak) and a brioche Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast dusted with powdered sugar and served with seasonal berries. The weekend brunch draws in crowds for its Tiramisu Pancakes (with coffee syrup, vanilla mascarpone, cocoa powder and berries) and The Crown Omelet, which is filled with Dungeness crab and Gruyère cheese.
Crown Landing
La Cantina, meanwhile, is the poolside Mexican bar. Order a Tamarindo Margarita or an Aperol Spritz and pair your drink with bites like Grilled Elote, Street Corn Caesar or Chicken Guajillo tacos. For your morning cup of joe, head to Silver Strand Exchange, where you can pick up a Croissant Egg & Cheese or Chia Pudding or grab a salad or sandwich later on. Wrap up the day at Cays Lounge, which offers local beers, wine and tropical cocktails like the Fear The Tiki, with pineapple-infused rum, coconut syrup, Greek yogurt and lime.
La Cantina menu selections
With the water seemingly always in view and plenty of ways to enjoy it, Loews Coronado Bay Resort makes it easy to settle into a slower pace. Whether your perfect day involves setting sail from the marina, sinking into a spa treatment or simply finding a spot in the sun, this is one California dream you won’t want to end.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort is located at 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, Calif. For more information, call 619-424-4000 or visit loewshotels.com/coronado-bay-resort.